Pathum Nissanka becomes Sri Lanka’s highest run scorer in T20Is

Pathum Nissanka has officially climbed to the top of Sri Lanka’s T20I batting records, becoming the nation’s highest run scorer in the format. His rise from a promising young opener in 2021 to the leading figure of Sri Lanka’s T20 batting unit in 2025 reflects a steady, disciplined and impactful journey.

Sri Lanka weighs captaincy shake-up with Asalanka’s T20I role in doubt

Sri Lanka’s T20I setup is bracing for a potential leadership overhaul just weeks before hosting the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with captain Charith Asalanka’s role now officially under scrutiny.

Colombo–Kandy main road to remain closed until further notice

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) announced today that the Colombo–Kandy main road will remain closed until further notice, following continued heavy rainfall and further risk of rock and earth mound collapses in the Pahala Kadugannawa area.

Partner with global cloud providers to make SL regional technology hub: Sajith

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa emphasised the need to expand 5G nationwide, incentivise fibre connectivity, partner with global cloud providers and establish tech investment zones across all 25 districts.

Kandy-Nuwara Eliya main road temporarily closed from Gerandi Ella

The Kandy-Nuwara Eliya main road was temporarily closed from the Gerandi Ella area this evening due to the risks of rockfalls, Police said.

ASPI Posts Modest Gains Amid Sectoral Consolidation

The Colombo Stock Exchange ended Wednesday’s session (26th November 2025) on a modest positive note, with the ASPI adding 24.32 points (+0.11%) to close at 22,844.23.

INS Vikrant’s presence in Colombo a strong message on shared security: Nalinda

The presence of Indian Navy’s indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant in Colombo is a strong message of the importance placed on shared security, and the strengthening of friendly relations with partners such as Sri Lanka, Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Geethanath Cassilingam appointed Sri Lankan coordinator of Patriots Network

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Jaffna District organiser Geethanath Cassilingam has been appointed as the Sri Lankan Coordinator of the Patriots Network.

Harsha battles with Deputy Minister over poly-carbonate card purchase

Opposition MP Harsha de Silva and Deputy Minister of Digital Technology Eranga Weeraratne engaged in an argument over the tender put out to purchase poly-carbonate cards for the new digital national identity cards.

Sri Lanka elected Vice-Chair at 30th session of Chemical Weapons Convention

At the 30th Session of the Conference of the States Parties (CSP) to the Chemical Weapons Convention that commenced on November 24 in The Hague, Sri Lanka was elected by acclamation as a Vice-Chairperson of the Conference.

EU court says same-sex marriages should be recognised throughout bloc

The EU’s highest court ruled on Tuesday that same-sex marriages must be respected throughout the bloc and rebuked Poland for refusing to recognise a marriage between two of its citizens that took place in Germany.

Tangalle drug haul: seven remanded

The Colombo Cheif Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama ordered that the suspects arrested over the alleged smuggling of approximately 376 kilograms of heroin and Ice into Sri Lanka via the seas off Tangalle be remanded till December 9.

Many killed in landslides, flash floods on Sumatra island

Torrential rains unleashed flash floods and triggered landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, killing at least 10 people and leaving six others missing, police said Wednesday (Nov 26).

Daisy Forrest’s mental status questioned; High Court orders fresh medical review

Colombo High Court judge Udesh Ranatunga today directed the Colombo Chief Judicial Medical Officer to obtain a specialist psychiatric report to determine whether Daisy Forrest, the grandmother of Yoshitha Rajapaksa’s and a co-accused in the money laundering case is mentally fit to stand trial.

Sri Lankan audiences must be given opportunity to watch international films: President

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today that the advancement of cinema contributes to the spiritual and cultural development of a country’s citizens and that while safeguarding the domestic film industry, Sri Lankan audiences must be given the opportunity to watch international film productions.

4 dead after fire engulfs residential high-rise buildings in Hong Kong

A fire engulfed multiple high-rise towers of a residential housing complex in Hong Kong’s northern Tai Po district on Nov 26, with plumes of thick grey smoke billowing out as emergency services battled to subdue the blaze.

Not invited to opposition rally on 21st: Ravi K

MP Ravi Karunanayake said today that he was not invited to the joint opposition rally in Nugegoda on November 21st this year.

Van driver arrested following Ratmalana police chase granted bail after one month

A van driver who was arrested last month following a dramatic police chase in Ratmalana was granted bail today by the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court, after spending nearly a month in remand custody.

Procedures for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw revealed

Find out more about the pots and the procedures which will govern the Final Draw on 5 December 2025.

GMOA’s strike to continue despite talks with Health Minister

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to continue its ongoing trade union action, despite a discussion held with the Health Minister this morning where only partial agreement was reached on several issues.

Flood warning issued as Senanayake Samudra Reservoir reaches capacity

The Irrigation Department has warned that the Senanayake Samudra Reservoir in Ampara, is reaching full capacity following heavy rainfall in the upper and middle catchment areas of the Gal Oya Basin.

Jakarta rises to world’s largest city

Tokyo has lost its long-held title as the world’s most populous megacity and now ranks third, according to a new report.

FR petition on elephant deaths involving train driver to be heard on December 3

The Fundamental Rights petition filed by a group of environmental activists seeking an order for disciplinary and legal action against a 67-year-old engine driver, who has allegedly been involved in seven separate elephant fatalities on the Batticaloa–Colombo railway line, was fixed for December 3 by the Supreme Court today.

Sri Lankan student in Bengaluru blackmailed after video call by insta ’friend’

A 24-year-old Sri Lankan national in Bengaluru has fallen victim to an online sextortion racket involving an unidentified individual who first contacted him through Instagram.

South Africa thrash India by 408 runs to clinch Test series 2-0

Spinner Simon Harmer took six wickets as South Africa romped to victory by 408 runs in the second Test for their first series win in India in 25 years on Wednesday.

Two Chinese nationals arrested at BIA for stealing Rs. 483,855 from monk

Two Chinese nationals were arrested yesterday (25) by Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) Police for allegedly stealing foreign currency worth Rs. 483,855 from a Buddhist monk on an aircraft in transit.

One spouse is enough, Vatican tells world’s Catholics

Happily ever after doesn’t require any complicated maths, the Vatican said on Tuesday for Catholics, one spouse is enough.

Eight foreign warships to join Sri Lanka’s IFR 2025

The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has unveiled plans for its 75th anniversary celebrations, centered on the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025, which will see eight warships from seven nations—Bangladesh, India, Iran, Maldives, Malaysia, Pakistan, and Russia—joining the Sri Lanka Navy fleet. The event, themed “Sailing Strong Together,” aims to showcase Sri Lanka’s naval traditions while promoting international maritime cooperation.

5G spectrum space auction soon: Deputy Minister

The Government will hold a grand auction to sell 5G spectrum space soon, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne told Parliament today.

Fisherfolk should not always depend on fuel subsidy: Minister

Fisherfolk should not always be dependent on fuel subsidies, Minister of Fisheries Ramalingam Chandrasekar told Parliament today.